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Welcome to the Spring 2022 issue of City Views. ‘Tis the season of rebirth and rejuvenation and we’re harping on this theme in this issue as we mark the Central City’s ongoing postpandemic revival. After the trying times we’ve experienced over the past two years, we’re all for ringing in the new and celebrating it.
First up, we’re raising our glasses to 10 years of publishing our flagship economic report on the CBD’s economy (p. 3). The prestigious State of Cape Town Central City Report – A year in review (SCCR), produced annually by the CCID’s Communications department, is in
a league of its own, meticulously documenting and measuring the CBD’s economic performance across various sectors over a 12-month period. The 2021 issue is our biggest to date, and the heartening economic performance indicators, property development values and business confidence index statistics have once again illustrated that our Central City is not only the most successful in South Africa but the most resilient.
Downtown Cape Town is a crucible for new ideas and urban trends and in this issue we focus on the coolest precinct in the CCID’s geographic footprint, the East City (pp. 5-6), and find out why
The 2021 edition of the CCID’s flagship economic publication, State of Cape Town Central City Report – A year in review (SCCR), marks 10 years of consistent and meticulous reporting on downtown Cape Town’s economy.
Launched in September, the awardwinning publication offers insights from economic and property experts, a detailed analysis of new property developments in the CBD during 2021, property trends and indicators and the lowdown on commercial and
residential property vacancy rates and trends. The publication also reports on how key economies that drive economic performance in downtown Cape Town fared in 2021, including the hospitality and eventing sectors, retail and business process outsourcing.
While the CBD experienced a stable year, the global economic difficulties experienced in 2021, which are still prevalent in 2022, were felt in various CBD economic sectors, says CCID chairperson Rob Kane. However,
of
Kane says, “The CBD once again proved its resilience and as we emerge from the pandemic, we remain confident in its fighting spirit.” Download the SCCR from our website or email aziza@capetownccid.org.
it’s still hot-and-happening; we also uncover the Central City’s on point retailers, led by the launch of the PUMA Select store (p. 6) and give the growing vegan shopping tribe the lowdown on the best plant-based eateries in town (p. 7).
In keeping with the theme of renewal, please join me in welcoming our new Social Development manager, Tara Gerardy, to the CCID (p. 3). Tara, who joins us from TB HIV, is highly experienced in this sector and succeeds Pat Eddy in this crucial role. We look forward to meeting the challenges that face the homeless sector with renewed vision and ideas.
The CCID wishes these new businesses all the best in the Central City.
The word “souq” means marketplace, hence our offering is diverse. You’ll find the unexpected at our venue, from baked goods, deli items and light meals to handcrafted luxury products. There are also photographs by local artists for sale.
What are you hoping to add to the CBD?
The CBD is the heartbeat of the city. The SOUQ concept originated from my travels as every city has an amazing
hub. I wanted to create a taste of the world in Cape Town. What are your future plans?
We plan to collaborate with a local furniture maker to showcase their pieces and will be housing more stock from local artisans in and around South Africa. We’ll also be hosting Saturday brunches with a DJ, as well as jazz brunches on Sundays.
75 Harrington St (inside The Harri) Instagram: @souqluxurycpt
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The Wave Café Theatre
This venue comprises The Wave Café Theatre, The Wave Online Radio Station, and a space for small businesses, meaning you’ll find theatre, music, debate, and creativity.
44 Long St 021 591 5208 www.catchthewave.co.za
Gallery F and Axis Art Gallery
Gallery F showcases black-andwhite contemporary and historic South African moments, while Axis Art Gallery is a boutique gallery with carefully curated art pieces.
Gallery F, 78 Shortmarket St 083 594 8949 www.galleryf.co.za
Axis Art Gallery 021 023 0332 www.axisartgallery.co.za
Ouzeri
Ouzeri puts a modern stamp on Greek-Cypriot cuisine, borrowing its name from the taverns of Cyprus and Greece. Chef/owner Nico Charalambous’ menu changes every month so diners are in for an explosion of Middle Eastern flavours.
58 Wale St 061 533 9071 www.ouzeri.co.za
A new course is being charted for CCID Social Development with the appointment of Tara Gerardy at its helm.
A seasoned professional, Gerardy has 12 years’ experience in the social development sector in Cape Town. She takes over from Pat Eddy, who recently retired after 13½ years at the CCID.
Prior to taking up the position at the beginning of August, Gerardy was a national project manager at TB HIV Care, a CCID partner NGO, where she headed the People Who Inject Drugs programme.
Welcoming her to the CCID management team, CEO Tasso Evangelinos, says: “Tara has a wealth of experience in her field and is no stranger to the CCID’s work. We look forward to working together to continue to find sustainable solutions to the CBD’s homeless issues and challenges.
“We also look forward to enhancing our
Social Development department which has, over the years, grown in calibre and reputation.”
Gerardy, who has a post-graduate qualification in addictions treatment from the University of Cape Town and has developed and implemented substance abuse programmes, sees her role at the CCID as an opportunity to further develop services that could be used to work towards alleviating the plight of the homeless.
She believes that unpacking and understanding key issues is crucial to being able to address them in a holistic way.
Gerardy is a pioneer in the harmreduction field and was crucial in establishing drop-in centres that offer psychosocial and other core services to marginalised people. Her experience has also allowed her to establish important stakeholder relationships.
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She says, “Homelessness is not a choice. The hardships, shame, and prejudice that come with living on the street make it extremely challenging. By changing our approach to the
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and by treating these people like human beings with dignity, we have the opportunity to make a real difference in their lives and help them to move off the street.”
It’s loosely referred to as downtown Cape Town’s East City precinct, and the buzz can start with breakfast, or pick up only at night. Vibrant, with ever-evolving retail and small businesses, much of the action is in the vicinity of Buitenkant and Harrington streets.
In the Corporation/Plein streets direction, is one of Neighbourgood CEO Murray Clark’s 2021 projects. Named Neighbourgood East City, this R80-million development reimagined the old Townhouse Hotel into neighbourhood-centric living and working spaces with fully furnished rental units designed to offer “exceptional amenities and a connected community”.
The precinct also incorporates Home Affairs, before stretching down to the national treasure that is the City Hall. Unlike Bree Street’s visible restaurant and bar strip, many East City recreations are hidden treasures, where being tipped off from regulars is part of the charm. This mix of retail, accommodation, eating or relaxation options gives the area its “cooler” neighbourhood reputation.
“The East City is amazing: what makes it amazing is the retailers, from cafés to restaurants, such as Belly of the Beast. It’s eclectic, a different mix compared to anywhere else,” says property developer Jeff Kleu. “There’s a strong coffee culture, too. I can think of about 12 places.
From cafés that sell coffee like New York Bagels to standalone coffee spots like Truth. One new venue is Simple Bru.”
Adding to that list, even Woodheads leather merchant in Caledon Street – trading since 1867 – has a coffee hatch, cheekily called Hide & Coffee. Unlike some purist coffee neighbours,
its chalkboard menu includes “moer koffie met kondensed melk”.
Kleu is involved in The Harri a stylish R80 million aparthotel in Harrington Street completed in September 2021. Already 38 of the 48 units are sold, comprising six loft apartments and 42 studios. “We’ve got a 24-hour concierge, parking, Zoom rooms, a conference room, lounge, a sports TV room and outside braai. All common areas have a mountain view. We’ve also got room service from eateries SOUQ and The Electric,” he explains. Many units are managed as short-term rentals.
“The Harri is the number one Cape Town Airbnb listing for German clients,” says Kleu. “It’s a shortterm rental building and investors get a very good yield. It’s not like a traditional residential building.”
SOUQ opened downstairs in The Harri in June 2022. Owner Amara Rajie was sold on the exposed brick and black metal when she
Its easy mix of
eating and
or
options gives the East City a reputation as one of Cape Town’s “cooler” neighbourhoods, writes KIM MAXWELL.
first stepped inside. Aside from a café serving breakfast to fresh bakes, you’ll find beautiful homeware, flowers and plants for sale. “The East City has swag and I believe it will only become more popular, hip and cool as new developments are completed,” says Rajie.
At 84 Harrington, cranes are busy with a Cape Town first: the world’s tallest building, and the city’s first commercial project, to be constructed from hempcrete blocks and hemp building materials. The hempcrete blocks are made of hemp shiv – the chopped, woody core of the cannabis plant – and a formulated lime mix.
The site was bought by Hemporium co-founder Duncan Parker in 2016. Hemporium offers a local range of hemp fabric, clothing, accessories and cosmetics. The 12-storey development is earmarked to open in early 2023, and will include an aparthotel, a flagship Hemporium store and a farm-to-table restaurant.
Off Harrington, spreading into Constitution Street, Paul Rubin trades in plastic-free sustainable products at Nude Foods. Hemporium is a supplier of the store’s hemp tote shoppers.
“We opened in December 2017. I spent six months looking all over and saw the potential of this area,” says Rubin. A cheerful Nude Foods courtyard is painted with floral murals near a vegan food truck. “About 40 % of our customers are expats. When we launched, we quickly developed a stable pool of regulars, who continue to support us,” says Rubin.
Nearby, concept store Just Like Papa offers retail therapy of the deluxe outdoor kind. You’ll find Primus gas stoves, extreme weather gear, artisan knives to tree-felling axes, or a leather saddle. Plus a few exclusive spirits.
“The idea is that a guy buys the best of the best, and then hands it down, because it lasts forever,” says manager Rick Traviss. “We opened in May 2017. There was us, New York Bagels and Charly’s Bakery.” The same owner, Thomas Ferreira, has opened Swedish outdoor brand’s unisex lifestyle store, Fjällräven
Saturday mornings see New York Bagels pumping out The Bart or other filled bagels, and baked cheesecake. Charly’s attracts regulars for its “mucking afazing” personalised cakes, cupcakes and biscuits.
“It’s a little different here,” says Traviss. “Things are calmer, more relaxed. People come have a coffee and hang out. It’s slower than Bree Street. There are a lot of up-and-coming developments.”
One of them is the recently reopened cultural hub. “The Fugard Theatre closed in 2021. But it’s now re-integrated into the District Six Museum’s Homecoming Centre, taking that name,” says Chrischené Julius, Acting Director at the District Six Museum Foundation. The new centre is designed as rented space for art and cultural productions.
Julius says Neighbourgood was brought in by the museum for its property management experience,
to help identify tenants, events and productions for the Homecoming Centre. In the theatre lobby, Café Societi, provides food and snacks. Inside, spaces have been rebranded with names reminiscent of District Six. The old District Six bioscopes inspired the renamed Star Theatre and Avalon Auditorium, while the studio and gallery are called Bits and Pieces, after a District Six klopse group.
Also offering live shows is The Electric, a gem accessed via a winding alley from Harrington, or directly via Canterbury. Manager Vikki Sampson says it was one of the Canterbury originals in 2017. “It was literally a shell, a burnt down car shop,” she gestures towards the double-volume café and juice bar, where yellow accents brighten wooden tables. “This is what owner Janette de Villiers did. It was meant as a sideline,” says Sampson. “We do juices, coffee, sandwiches; we also run bingo evenings and comedy shows, host burlesque parties and events ... it’s a little bit offcentre, this area. People come to this part of town because there is great energy.”
Just ask Diaz Tavern. They’ve been attracting sports fans, bar flies and families for decades. “We opened on 1 May 1988, 500 years after Bartolomeu Diaz,” says manager Miguel Rodrigues. Customers return for the peri-peri chicken, steak espetada or beef trinchado. The secret? “Give them what they want: good food, good vibe, value for money and consistency,” he says.
Swan Café opened in its Buitenkant Street corner spot in May 2018. French owner Jessica Rushmere says Swan’s signature offerings,
from savoury galettes to crêpes with lemon curd, have made it a destination for locals as far afield as Stellenbosch. “I moved into the apartment opposite for six months and saw the opportunity to open the café,” she explains. “I believed in this area without knowing very much about it.”
“David Donde of Truth is a good neighbour. We use his sourdough for our croque monsieurs and soon I’ll have his croissants. I mean, I have a French café, so everybody asks for croissants,” Rushmere grins.
“We attract all generations at Swan, from the fashionista to the granny, to families. It’s what I really like about this area.”
The experience at award-winning fine-dining eaterie, FYN Restaurant
A drink at destination rodeo-style saloon, Dust and Dynamite
The chic parfumerie or stunning penthouse at Labotessa Hotel & Café
A concert at the Goote Kerk or the City Hall
Cocktail hour at Harrington’s Cocktail Lounge
SurfaRosa’s off-beat vibe
Browsing at Indie bookshop The Book Lounge
Catching up with culture at the District Six Museum
“Forever faster is always first, never second, never third” is Puma’s mantra. It’s only fitting then that the 74-year-old innovative brand that prides itself on a culture of firsts is back where it belongs – with other winners – in downtown Cape Town.
The new store, which opened on 1 September, mirrors the look and feel of other global PUMA Select stores, innovatively showcasing the brand’s premium products and designer collabs. Aside from attracting fashion-forward and streetwear consumers, it also appeals to art and pop culture converts.
The brand has a history with the inner city, having opened its first PUMA Select store here in Bree Street in 2014. The store was a key feature of the CBD’s retail scene until two years ago when it closed down.
“This is more a return than a move,” says Brett Bellinger, marketing director for PUMA South Africa. “We want to add a bit of PUMA flavour to the CBD once we get our claws into it.”
In tune with trends, the CBD has always been home to labels that push the boundaries of streetwear; PUMA’s comeback further enhances the offering for fashion-forward consumers.
In May 2022, FLOAT APPAREL, a lifestyle clothing label opened its new flagship store at 137 Bree Street, which happens to be the former home of PUMA Select. The store is a collaboration by friends, Courtney Eley, Matteo Viotti and Keegan Foreman. The brand’s signature range is everyday wear for men and women, as well as unisex clothing influenced by the laidback life they live in the Mother City.
Says Foreman: “Growing up, we had friends from different walks of life. We would float between the different groups and wanted the same for the brand. The name ‘FLOAT’ was inspired by the need not to be labelled and having a wide appeal. We believe this ability to float between
stereotypical societal labels allows individuals to balance their interests. Conceptually, we represent the youth of today; the dreamers, the ones who want to push boundaries and soak up the sun while doing it.”
Keeping FLOAT APPAREL and PUMA Select company are these unique, defining stores that are also making their mark in the CBD:
Duck Duck Goose is a multi-brand store by Daniel Sher, who also owns the fashion brand Good Good Good. Here you’ll find independent South African fashion and lifestyle brands, including Beau Beau, Beautiful Boys, Umu Ora, Mighty Long Dog, The Paint Company, Rich Mnisi and Thebe Magugu, who has just collaborated with Valentino’s creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli. Sher says the brands in store “are carriers of the ambitious South African dream for commercial success in fashion and other design despite the major lack of access to resources”.
120 Bree St Site: duckduckgoosestore.com
Pot Plant Club, which opened in April 2022, is a concept store by Salik Harris and Luke Doman, who are also behind the streetwear brand Leaf Apparel. The multi-clothing store stocks local and international brands such as Sample House 357, SOL-SOL, SPACESPINACH and WAFFLESNCREAM. Its owners “want to play a role in the development of their community by helping small brands grow while providing an additional home to our friends whose brands are well developed”.
215 Bree St Instagram: @pot.plant.club
Flysole Gallery describes itself as the “home of the fly souls” and a “streetwear gallery”. It’s inviting with its striking purple exterior. What’s even more alluring are the products inside which comprise newly released high-end sneakers and streetwear as well as limited editions and collectables. Effortless cool.
137 Bree St Instagram: @flysolegallery
INFLUHKS, derived from the pronunciation of the word “influx”, showcases its products and other local brands such as Lazy Stacks, Brunch Club, Broke, Hopeville Grailz and Artclub and Friends. Its founder, Samson Ajibade, hails from Lagos. In an interview with Bubblegum Club, he says he connected with the word “influx” while researching migration and “somehow felt a connection and held on to it” as he has always wanted to have a space where like-minded people share ideas and talk about fashion and music.
199 Loop St Instagram: @influhks
P is for plant-based. If this is your dietary preference, or you’re keen to adopt a different lifestyle that’s easier on the planet, here are the coolest eateries in town where you can do just that. And these niche, specialist spaces are not just geared for vegans and vegetarians.
Plant-based food is trending and has been for a while. With the pandemic prompting the so-called Life Audit (which urged people to rethink their life choices), living a cleaner life that’s kinder to the planet has become de rigueur globally. UK magazine New Food reports that as a result, “many consumers are reassessing what they eat and their impact on the planet”. The trend is gaining ground here, too: a 2020 global report by Uber Eats ranks South Africa at number five on the list of countries with the most-ordered vegan dishes. Healthy orders increased by 71 % during the 2020 hard lockdown. What’s more, the giant plant-based “meat” market is projected to reach R404 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. If you’re a die-hard or keen to experiment, here are the must-visit plant-based eateries in the CBD.
This quick-service restaurant has a varied menu that’s free of meat, dairy, egg products,
saturated animal fats, cholesterol, preservatives and artificial flavours. It includes freshly pressed juices, smoothies, breakfasts, toasties, bowls, salads and desserts. The goal is to make plant-based food accessible to everyone and change how people think about it.
Location: Cnr Long and Riebeek Sts Phone: 062 969 5566 Site: www.bambooplantpower.co.za
Honest Chocolate Café offers a large selection of vegan-friendly treats including dairy-free ice cream from Sorbetière. Soya milk and silky nut milk made by the Almond Creamery are also available. The menu of this artisanal bean-to-bar chocolate company also includes coffee, tea, hot chocolate and a variety of chocolate truffles and slabs, tarts and cakes.
Location: 64A Wale St Phone: 076 765 8306 Site: www.honestchocolate.co.za
Infinite Café by Infinite Foods serves delicious (and unusual) plant-based meals in a cool space with lush greenery. COO of Infinite Foods Neil Taylor says he often gets feedback that plantbased foods are only for vegans or vegetarians, but it’s not true. “Our aim is to create a traditional menu experience that no one realises is 100 % plant-based. We are here for everyone.”
Location: 4 Commercial St Phone: 021 0012164 Site: www.infinitefoods.com
This Middle Eastern hole-in-the-wall eatery in Bree Street prides itself on being “the home of Cape Town’s best falafel”. It’s perfect for lunch and dinner on the go, and also serves mouthwatering shawarmas, stuffed with fresh ingredients, while you wait. Owner Ofer Hollinger is said to have founded the business after searching for the perfect pita in South Africa.
Location: 110 Bree St Phone: 061 543 1120 Site: nish_nush_sa (Instagram)
Location: 5 Constitution St Phone: 021 437 3003 Site: www.nudefoods.co
This is where you go to find fresh and healthy poké bowls made with quality ingredients from local small-scale farmers. Founder Andrew Flanagan was inspired to open a specialised poké bar in Cape Town while travelling in 2015. He wanted to help people “do good for their bodies,
communities and the environment”, and his dream has resulted in one of the most unique food experiences in town.
Location: 90 Loop St Phone: 087 470 0125 Site: www.pokecoct.com
This vegan café was created to encourage people to include plant-based food in their diet. The dishes reveal just how delicious, healthy and exciting vegan meals can be. The welcoming eatery serves juices, smoothies, guilt-free desserts, falafel wraps, platters and breakfasts. If Tofu Scramble on gluten-free sourdough, topped with rosa tomatoes, avo, chipotle mayo and micro greens, sounds good, then this is where you’ll find it.
Site: @wtfplant (Instagram)
Location: 59 Harrington St Phone: 078 771 3829
WTF Plant? dishes up hearty meals that you’d expect to see at any bar from burgers, boerie rolls, wraps, tacos and even soft serve ice cream.
Founders Charles Tapanlis and Gavin Hagger (of Jerry’s Burger Bar) say the menu was “created for meat and dairy lovers, but from plants”. They describe this CBD haunt as a café and brasserie by day, and grill and bar and party venue by night. The eatery also serves coffee, pressed juices, smoothies and mimosas.
Location: 63 Loop St Phone: 021 569 9371
Site: @wtfplant (Instagram)
Book Lounge, which has just hosted a successful Open Book festival, has reinstated its popular book launches with fascinating conversations with authors. Check out the venue’s social media pages for updates. Also look out for the shop’s anticipated annual festive season reading guides for adults, teens, and kids.
Where: Book Lounge, 71 Roeland St When: 18h00 www.booklounge.co.za
Neighbourgood Bree Street hosts a yoga class led by a professional instructor on Wednesdays. Everyone, from novices to advanced yogis, is welcome to join the interactive class, which is also a great platform for meeting like-minded people. Limited yoga mats are provided but feel free to bring your own.
Where: Neighbourgood Bree Workspace, 129 Bree St When: 17h30 www.neighbourgood.co.za
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Openwine offers more than just great South African wines and tastings. It hosts live jazz sessions on Sundays featuring talented local performers. There’s an array of food options and plenty of outside seating.
Where: Openwine, 72 Wale St When: On Sundays at 16h00 Instagram: openwine_za
Treat yourself to a fun and informative tour of the CBD’s “moderne” architecture, a design style that emerged in the 1930s. One of the highlights is a stop at Mullers, which has been around for 132 years and still serves its original purpose as an optometrist. The tour is offered by Kate Crane Briggs of Culture Connect SA, one of Cape Town’s best art and design tour specialists. To book, email kate@cultureconnectsa.com.
Where: Holyrood, 80 Queen Victoria St (starting point)
When: Depends on booking www.cultureconnectsa.com
Catch a
production exploring a seven-year affair involving a married couple and the outcomes of the infidelity.
The play was written by the award-winning British playwright and Nobel Prize winner, Harold Pinter.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, D.F. Malan St
When: 20-29 October www.artscape.co.za
South Africa’s wine industry, which was hard hit by the pandemic and alcohol bans to stem its tide, is getting back on its feet and is ready to roll out the red carpet. With this showcase, to be held under the “Sustainability 360” theme, the country’s best wine brands and varieties will be on show as well as all the elements that make SA’s industry unique.
Where: CTICC 1, 1 Lower Long St When: 5-7 October from 09h00 – 18h00 www.capewine2022.com
Cape Town’s City Hall has a permanent, selfguided Nelson Mandela exhibition honouring Madiba’s history and the country’s long struggle for liberation. It features interpretive panels, audio-visual and interactive displays. Also showing until June 2023, as part of Madiba’s exhibition, is a temporary show on the life of Enoch Mankayi Sontonga, composer of the hymn, Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika
Where: Cape Town City Hall, Darling St
When: Ongoing; 10h00 – 16h00 (Tuesday to Friday) www.capetown.gov.za
Calling all wine geeks from newbies to aficionados. Come into town to enjoy a complimentary weekly wine tasting event at Grub & Vine. On the day, different wine farmers share their favourite vintages while also throwing in interesting vino facts.
Where: Culture Wine Bar, 103 Bree St When: On Wednesdays from 18h00 – 19h00 www.culturewinebar.com
The Gift Fair is back to showcase local entrepreneurs and their goods such as health and beauty products, arts and crafts, clothing, toys, accessories, gadgets and jewellery. This is Art, which features South African artists and their beautiful artworks and products, will run alongside The Gift Fair. Both are not to be missed if you’re looking for gifts for loved ones or want to learn about art or purchase custom-designed art pieces.
Where: CTICC, 1 Lower Long St When: 26-27 November from 12h00 – 18h00 www.cticc.co.za
Get ready to take over the Central City’s streets in a fun Halloween-themed walk fit for the whole family – including pets. The walk, which passes through inner city landmarks, raises funds for local charities and will conclude with a massive after-party featuring 15 “mystery” artists.
Where: The Company’s Garden, 49 Government Ave When: 29 October at 16h00 www.zombiewalk.co.za